Chapter 3327 People with Lofty Ideals

There is no shortage of brave people in this world who are not afraid of death.

For example, Sima Qian, in order to preserve the truth and leave justice in the world, he did not hesitate to go against the supreme ruler of the dynasty.

In addition, there are also many people who are not afraid of death. After seeing falsehood and injustice, they will write and speak out in anger, using their own voices to break through the layers of fog and leave a glimmer of light.

These people seek justice and uphold morality. They are people with ideals and beliefs.

But this was not the case for the writers who left articles in the Dashai City Daily to slander the old Duke.

Even if I haven't personally verified it, I can still conclude that at least half of the content here is just nonsense.

It is impossible for a completely non-existent thing to happen, but it was published in a newspaper in such an upright manner.

However, during my time in Dashai City, I had never heard of any author being imprisoned or sentenced for writing articles that were false.

Thinking of this, I got up, left the room, went to the hall, called a waiter, and asked casually: "Are there any cases of authors or editors being arrested in Dashai City during this period?"

The waiter heard this, thought for a moment, and shook his head: "No."

"Not even together?" I asked emphatically.

"No" his tone was equally sure.

"Here, help me take a look at this piece of content in this newspaper. What's going on?"

As I spoke, I handed the newspaper over and pointed to the article.

The waiter took the newspaper and read it for a while, then his expression suddenly became strange.

After a while, he put down the newspaper and said to me: "Sir, I'm sure that a lot of the content in this article is groundless."

"Found out of nothing?" I narrowed my eyes slightly: "What do you mean?"

"That's right, my lord," he said, showing me the newspaper and explaining each of its contents to me one by one.

".The above contents are all things that have been used many times."

"You mean, these were all tidbits in the royal and aristocratic circles?"

"Yes, sir," he said seriously, "I have read similar content more than twenty times at least."

"What is the significance of pinning other people's crimes on the old Duke in a flamboyant way?"

Frowning slightly, I fell into deep thought.

Could it be that the old Duke invited someone to defile himself?

So that even if you go out to the countryside in the future, you can win the sympathy of some of your fellow tribesmen?

But that's not right.

The old Duke's behavior is already treasonous, and treasonous behavior cannot be forgiven. Since it is impossible to forgive, what is the use of self-blame?

I don't think the old Duke would have come up with such a stupid trick, unless he was really stupid.

If it’s not self-destruction, then what could be happening?

Could it be that he wanted to use this method to divert people's attention and dilute their impression of his treason?

This is possible.

Any one thing will not be fresh for a long time. As long as it avoids the fresh period and releases more interesting, or more exciting, or preferably controversial news, the impression of the previous thing can be changed. dilute.

Even if it involves treason.

Anyway, for the people, whether the old Duke is treason or not has not a great impact on them. At most, taxes in various aspects have suddenly increased, or there is more emphasis on the national military aspect, or there may be a conscription from time to time. , and establish the national idea that "being a soldier is the most glorious", and finally improve the military's treatment and so on.

In short, the country's center of gravity is moving closer to the military.

But even if this is the case, how should they live?

After all, domestic prices have not skyrocketed, and there has been no substantial conflict between countries. Although there is a shadow of national war hanging over the sky, isn't there not yet a war?

The vast majority of people adhere to this idea and still live a life of eating and waiting to die.

Among the people I know, there are only a few adventurers who realize that this situation is not suitable to continue. Over time, it will have an immeasurable impact on Dashai City.

Representatives of this group of ambitious people even came to Chandni City to lobby me.

The reason they lobbied me was simple - I was once the prime minister of Dashai City, second only to the old Duke in terms of status and influence.

And unlike Prime Minister Lesta, I have no real power in my hands, let alone an army to control.

As far as they know, I have at least a thousand-man combat puppet army in my hands, and this army is most likely the Destroyer Legion that once attacked the heavens in ancient times.

In addition, I have a very good relationship with the apostle, which will be a big help once we start a war with the old Duke.

After listening to the representative’s analysis, I only pondered for a second before rejecting his invitation.

Then, in his disappointed eyes, I told the reason calmly: I am now a foreign elder in Moonlight City. If I rashly start a war with the old Duke, it will bring great trouble to Moonlight City.

The representative refused to give up and continued to lobby me, persuading me to give up the position of elder of Moonlight City. Of course, this was not to give up permanently, but to give up temporarily. After overthrowing the dictatorship of the old Duke, he could resume the position of elder.

I was amused by his words at that time.

Doesn't this guy think that the position of elder is a joke? He can do it if he wants to do it, and he can't do it if he doesn't. He doesn't need to bear any responsibility at all?

Stop making trouble, elder is the most authoritative official position in Moonlight City.

Once you become an elder, even a laid-back elder like me who likes fishing will have to bear all responsibilities in diplomacy.

And I also have the power to agree or veto on major policies.

This is a qualification that other royal families, nobles and officials do not have.

Why should I, who is so valued in Moonlight City, abandon my position as an elder and overthrow the old Duke's regime?

Even if he is overthrown, I will not be the Orc King. At most, I will be reinstated and become prime minister. However, this position of prime minister is far less valuable than the position of elder. The latter has the right to participate and vote in any policy, while the former has the right to participate in any policy. , this is an honorary position, and the one who is truly qualified to participate and vote is Lesta.

Although I am dissatisfied with the old Duke's rule, I am not at the point where I have to pay everything for it.

I remember that afterwards, the representatives left very disappointed.

Although they didn't say anything unpleasant when they left, their expressions were really ugly and their eyes were very unfriendly.

There was even a representative who was eager for me to return Princess Cagalli to them before leaving. The implication was that he hoped that Cagalli could be the leader and lead this group of people with lofty ideals to overthrow the old Duke's regime.

I will definitely refuse this request.

Just kidding, Cagalli is my fiancée and one of my weaknesses. Once they take her away and force Cagalli to raise the flag of rebellion, shout slogans, and carry out actions, will I help or not?